Finding Life's Rhythm: The Walter Harris Story

Walter Harris is the lead drummer in one of the most iconic groups in the world - Preservation Hall Jazz Band in New Orleans. Walter is sharing his energy, vibration, and God-given ability with the jazz community. It's a life he could have never imagined. Except he did - 20 years earlier as he was lying in his prison cell.

Growing up in New Orleans in the 1980's, Walter Harris longed for belonging, and eventually he found it. But his new tribe would lead him to the dark side.

25 years later, Walter Harris will never forget the number assigned to him in prison - 28-89-45. It was here that he formed a relationship with Islam, started to figure out the Bible, and discovered a book that would impact the rest of his life - As a Man Thinketh.

What would Walter Harris' life be like when he got out of prison? Would he be back in the 9th ward, wrapped up in the drug culture, with the path leading back to prison or worse? As he lie in his prison cell, Walter imagined his life on the outside - and he was determined to make his dream a reality.

Walter Harris made it out of prison and was back on his feet, playing in 3 bands and becoming a part of the music scene. And then Hurricane Katrina destroyed everything.

In this one time that we have, in this space in the universe that we’re given, how can we make the most of our talents and ideas, and pave a road that reaches our full potential? Finding Life's Rhythm is hosted by Ciera Thompson and is produced by Earfluence. Walter Harris is now the lead drummer for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.